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JBJingles_from the casa

Feeling hot, hot, hot.... Another triple digit day here, sigh. Finally took some pics of my kitchen with the new appliances. The stove is amazing, preheats in 1/2 the time the old one used to. I think Brats and Beer are in order for dinner tonight, or crab cakes?? Hmmm.

I'd go for the Crab Cakes but whatever you cook it looks like you will have fun doing it! Cheers to you!

August 12, 2012 at 3:33 pm |

JBJingles_from the casa

Thanks MG, the kitchen is what sold me on this house 12 years ago...I still want granite counters, but I may start with a new tile backsplash as a DIY project, gulp. I think crabcakes win, too hot to even go out to grill!!

August 12, 2012 at 3:57 pm |

mary shannon

Pretty sure he won't see your post :-)

August 12, 2012 at 12:54 pm |

RichardHead

Good Sunday Morning Kidz.....Hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend. I know WD and I are.....Beef,Brewski's and dogs-a nice combination. Squirrels are on the run Thanks to Lollie and WD just rolls her eyes at all the energy this 2 year old has.
Have a Great Day everyone....you 2 Truth. :))

I'll take my chances, I'm outta here. I know it is beer o'clock somewhere.... Have a good evening all.

August 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm |

Shirely U. Jest

Speaking of gay foods, do you like fish sticks?
Is this a gay food festival? After all its all about the meat. Or just the ad? What about the PETA ads @ the bottom of the page?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/08/josh-ozerskys-meta-ad_n_1757580.html

Your ears burning too? They are talking about you on where your food $ go...seems the driver and fuel make up $.86 on the dollar for onions, say it ain't so??

August 10, 2012 at 3:37 pm |

RichardHead@JBJ

It ain't so........let's break it down shall we-–let's say a driving team ( 2 drivers ) pick up a load of onions in Laredo,Tx ( keep in mind that these are grown,picked,packed,stacked and loaded on a trailer in Mexico ),then brought across the border and picked up at a drop yard. The average price for diesel today is $3.90 per gallon. you also have to factor in the cost of keeping the reefer unit at 34 degrees to add humidity and slow the growing process. A NEW truck can average 6.2 to 7.2 miles per gallon on a good day with no head winds and flat level ground. Each driver is allowed to drive for 11 hours per shift while the other sleeps. It is approximately 1998.00 mile from Laredo to Hunts Point, Ny. You must also realize that the onion buyer has already signed a contract quote concerning the cost of the load which is normally the cheapest he can get it. It is then put on a load board for trucking Companies to bid on. It would take a team 2 days of constant driving to get it to NY on time. This is based on 500 + miles per shift. So who makes the money you ask? Not the drivers,but the buyers of the product as they are also paid to have the trailer unloaded in NY, by the trucking Co. Food is a commodity,the fresher the better. Nope, no where close to $.86 on the dollar.

Alllrighty then. But are you sure it's not 1998.05 miles from Laredo to Hunts Point?? jk You sure know your stuff mister. *hats off to you*

August 10, 2012 at 5:13 pm |

RichardHead@JBJ

One other factor to consider is........Trucking Companies, like major airlines purchase the diesel fuel for their fleet of trucks on a contract bid at the start of each year. If my math is correct I would say the average price paid per gallon would only be $1.25 or slightly more. Yep, the Buyer can call his price at any time especially with this drought. Get ready for a price hike.

August 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm |

Truth™@JBJ, RH

Sounds like my Bro is The Smartest Trucker In The Room...

August 10, 2012 at 5:26 pm |

MicheleG™

"approximately 1998.00 mile from Laredo to Hunts Point, Ny"

I'm impressed! Approximately, you say?

August 10, 2012 at 5:40 pm |

RichardHead@MG

These are "Book miles " or movers miles used by Trucking companies. It is normally from City line to City Line,even though receiver is located on the other side of the city. Then you have to figure in stopping for fuel and driving around looking for a place to park,detours due to construction,etc. In reality, we don't get paid for about 40 miles per trip.

August 10, 2012 at 5:47 pm |

MicheleG™

@RH – I understand about the tracking of miles and routs. Eons ago I used to drive school bus (97 passenger Crown diesels, Class B license) and we had similar though lesser requirements. Happy Motoring!

August 11, 2012 at 11:40 am |

Crotch Talk®

Mfmm swirl mmmhfmm lap lap lummsmm swirl ....

... that' did it. I'm heading home now to take care of ... things. Have a mmfmmh weekend all!

Sounds like fun, and happy birthday early?? What general area? I saw something about crabs earlier, sounds yummy.

August 10, 2012 at 11:38 am |

JainaJade@JBJ

MiL's was a few weeks ago, when hubby was in CA. BiL is next weekend, mine is early Sept. and hubby is 9days later. Chances are we won't see his sisters again until Thanksgiving so getting it all in this weekend!

August 10, 2012 at 12:53 pm |

Mildred

Running some roleplaying games (Pathfinder) and some baking to send along with friends who are going to GenCon in Indianapolis.

August 10, 2012 at 12:11 pm |

AleeD®@JBJ's Fun Plans

A GF canceled our weekend plans, so I'm going to drag hubby to see Batman instead. That should take up most of the weekend. How's everybody doing? I see from the comments that the modbotz have kept their keyboards sharp today. ;)

Good afternoon! I know I'm late to check in. I do have some good news, just have to wait on a phone call to confirm it. Been so nervous all day! And got my daughter an appointment next month in Atlanta to See another specialst.

Thank you! Got the job!!! I will be a cop again! In my state you can work up to one year from hire date before you go to the academy. So, even with wreck injuries I can still do office work. I've been in law enforcement since I was a jailer at 18 and then an officer at age 21. I took a 3 year break for kids, but missed it too much. Now, just got to get my daughter healthy.

I was known for using the taser the most at my last dept...lol. I am 5'0" and don't take junk (is that a safe word?). I was on their SWAT team too. Hopefully I can move up quickly here. I'm taking EMT classes too. I'll be busy, but love the job!! Can't stand mean and evil people. My last case from 3 years ago goes to trial this month. I have since moved to another state, but plan on testifying anyway, as it was a case of severe child abuse.

August 10, 2012 at 8:21 pm |

Sir Biddle

Annnnnnnnnnnd let the random moderation begin. Lovely, just lovely.

August 10, 2012 at 11:05 am |

Jdizzle McHammerpants ♫♫

Yep. Me, too.

August 10, 2012 at 11:10 am |

Sir Biddle

Guess we should get back in line and talk about what foods are gay. Because THAT wouldn't offend anyone in the sensitivity cave this place has become.

wow...someone on the eggplant thread has their gnocci all in a twist....

August 10, 2012 at 8:31 am |

Mary Shannon

Wishing everyone a Happy Friday, I am very glad this week (and last) are over (almost).

August 10, 2012 at 8:29 am |

JainaJade

Good morning! Raining here in the DMV so holding off on weekend travel plans until tomorrow morning, driving over the bay bridge in the rain is just never a good thing. Anyone have anything exciting going on this weekend?!?!?

August 10, 2012 at 8:21 am |

Mary Shannon

Would that be the Chespeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in VA? I used to live in Hampton/Newport News and loved taking that route whenever I came east.

August 10, 2012 at 8:27 am |

JainaJade@Mary

Chesapeake yes but the other end of the Bay...we are going to MD's Eastern Shore so we take the RT-50 Bay Bridge. I've only done a part of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel when going to VA Beach and I don't think a drug has been invented to get me to go over that thing in full.

August 10, 2012 at 9:12 am |

Mary Shannon

I understand, its not for the weak of heart, 27 miles (or 23, can't recall) of a series of tunnels and bridges with only one rest stop in the middle.

August 10, 2012 at 9:42 am |

Sir Biddle@JJ

Whatca doing on the Eastern Shore?

August 10, 2012 at 9:52 am |

JainaJade@SirB

hubby's family has a second home out there and once a year all of us get together for a week (or weekend) of fun. Normally we go for the full week but because of the honeymoon we are short on PTO so weekend only this year.

August 10, 2012 at 10:15 am |

Sir Biddle@JJ

NICE. Crabs are doing really well this year if that's your thing. Hammer some for me.

August 10, 2012 at 10:19 am |

JainaJade@SirB

while the hubby does enjoy a good softshell crab sandwich I keep Kosher so he'll have to crack some for both of us :-)

August 10, 2012 at 10:28 am |

Sir Biddle@JJ

You're totally missing out but gotta respect your choice. More for me!